NBA FanDuel Picks for May 9, 2022

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Point Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephen Curry GS $9,400 37.88 4.03
Tyus Jones MEM $3,700 25.97 7.02
Derrick White BOS $4,000 17.69 4.42
George Hill MIL $3,600 7.60 2.11

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyus Jones MEM $3,700 25.97 7.02
Derrick White BOS $4,000 17.69 4.42
Stephen Curry GS $9,400 37.88 4.03
George Hill MIL $3,600 7.60 2.11

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Wesley Matthews MIL $3,700 11.79 3.19
Damion Lee GS $3,500 6.11 1.74

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Wesley Matthews MIL $3,700 11.79 3.19
Damion Lee GS $3,500 6.11 1.74

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonathan Kuminga GS $4,200 19.91 4.74
Ziaire Williams MEM $4,000 10.48 2.62

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonathan Kuminga GS $4,200 19.91 4.74
Ziaire Williams MEM $4,000 10.48 2.62

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Grant Williams BOS $4,800 23.74 4.94
Xavier Tillman MEM $4,000 10.55 2.64
Nemanja Bjelica GS $3,500 4.41 1.26

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Grant Williams BOS $4,800 23.74 4.94
Xavier Tillman MEM $4,000 10.55 2.64
Nemanja Bjelica GS $3,500 4.41 1.26

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brook Lopez MIL $5,300 24.29 4.58
Steven Adams MEM $4,000 18.80 4.70

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Steven Adams MEM $4,000 18.80 4.70
Brook Lopez MIL $5,300 24.29 4.58

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.